Elon Musk’s Tesla has reported over 1,200 autopilot crashes in the past three years. Also, look out for foreign nations spreading misinformation on social media, fake reviews targeting restaurants, and the rise of restaurant robots.
Face, meet palm: A so-called “misinformation expert” was caught spreading misinformation. Jeff Hancock submitted a doc with fake AI-generated citations. Minnesota’s Attorney General paid him $600 an hour for expert testimony defending a new state law that bans AI-driven voter deception. You can’t make this up … but a bot did.
The 4 best ways to identify false news
Amid Israel’s recent terror attack, there’s a lot misinformation online. Here’s how to find the real news, in one minute.
Musk stops policing misinformation
Is Elon’s latest move on social media a win for free speech? Here are the details, in one minute.
I have the solution to the Joe Rogan and Neil Young fiasco
What’s up with Spotify’s new misinformation policy? Listen to this one-minute podcast for my solution to the clash between Joe Rogan and Neil Young.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The White House is flagging social media posts
The admission from the White House that it’s “flagging” social media posts that it considers misinformation was downright frightening – regardless of who is the president.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Alexa privacy, Twitter's strike system, mobile gaming
Yes, your smart speaker is always listening for the wake word, but there’s another privacy concern you need to know about. Plus, Twitter has a new five-strike policy for people caught sharing misinformation, and you may qualify for $50 off your internet bill each month. Then, the team talks all things mobile gaming.
Tech Refresh: Alexa privacy, Twitter's new strike system, mobile gaming
Yes, your smart speaker is always listening for the wake word, but there’s another privacy concern you need to know about. Plus, Twitter has a new five-strike policy for people caught sharing misinformation, and you may qualify for $50 off your internet bill each month. Then, the team talks all things mobile gaming.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How Facebook allows users to sell guns online, often illegally
You know Facebook is full of junk. Misinformation, hate-filled posted, ads that lead to spammy sites … It goes on and on. What you probably don’t know is that Facebook is allowing users to sell firearms — often across state lines and, even more often, illegally.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
COVID-19 misinformation: Are you part of the problem?
A recent New York Times article focused on frustrated doctors in hospitals and private offices, who are battling not only COVID-19, but also the flood of online misinformation — the conspiracy theories and the outright lies. Are you an unwitting part of the problem?
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Everything you need to know about social media misinformation in 30 minutes
In the age of social media, news spreads fast. Not just real, trustworthy news either. Kim talks with Darren Linvill, Associate Professor of Communication at Clemson University, who studies social media misinformation. Learn about the unbelievable level of sophistication that goes into fake tweets to make them go viral, plus important advice on how you can spot and avoid spreading misinformation.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coronavirus: Clever ways criminals are using your fears against you
Misinformation, hoaxes and scams are rampant on the web. People are scared, and cybercriminals are taking advantage — hawking fake test kits, vaccines and financial aid, among other things. What do you need to know to stay safe? Kim talks to Tom Edwards, U.S. Secret Service Special Agent in Charge, and Lori Hodges, Vice President of North America Risk at Visa, about the dangers you’re facing online right now and the right steps to take if you’ve been scammed.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coronavirus fake news - Steve Ballmer - Using tech to fight Australia's wildfires
Coronavirus is dominating headlines, and people are scared. And where there’s fear, there’s fake news. Learn how to spot misinformation. Plus, Kim chats with former CEO of Microsoft and chairman of the LA Clippers Steve Ballmer about his new site, USAFacts.org. This week’s trivia is all about cell phones. Do you know how much the first handheld cell phone cost? All that and more on this episode of Komando On Demand: Insider Edition.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices